7 Basic Kids Craft Supplies Every Crafty Momma Can't Live Without

Share the Love!

Whether you are just getting started as a beginner crafter, or you and your kiddos are on your 3rd craft project of the week, you can’t live without these 8 basic kids craft supplies if you want to live a crafty life you love! These are the absolute craft staples that my kids and I use on a regular basis and as long as we have these on hand, the craft possibilities are endless. So grab a pen and paper, and head to your nearest Michaels to get to crafting!

This is the second post in a series I’m calling “Craftology”. The basic elements that all creative Peeps need to know to take the overwhelm out of the pursuit of Craftyness.

Let’s face it, there are a bazillion fun and fancy craft supplies out there and if your anything like me, you have so many open half-used products that you are running out of room to store them (bigger craft room anyone?).

But maybe your just getting started. You want to begin getting crafty with the kiddos, but you don’t even know where to start. The aisles of JOANN Fabrics and Craft stores can be so overwhelming that its downright intimidating! It’s so easy to walk around for two hours in there and come out with a bunch of things you don’t need, and not one item on your craft project list that you can actually use!

This list will get you up and running with all the essential BASIC kids craft supplies that we use to play, create, and learn with on the regular. As long as you have these items, there are countless ways to get creative and make memories!

Once you have these basic kids craft supplies, you can begin to add to your craft arsenal with some more fancy and fun items until your like me, and need a bigger craft room!

This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a cent more!)

Our Must Have 7 Basic Kids Craft Supplies

This list will get you up and running with all the essential BASIC kids craft supplies that we use to play, create, and learn with on the regular. Start here, and then add some more fun supplies each time you go to the craft store.

You don’t have to have every single one in each category, but grab at least ONE of each to build the best craft foundation!

I’ve linked below to the actually brands that we know and love!

Glue

If you are unsure about which one (or few) to get, check out this Ultimate Glue Guide to decide which will best suit your crafting needs!

Scissors

Kids Safety Scissors

Craft Scissors

Paint

Assorted Paper

White Copy Paper

Construction Paper

Cardstock

Scrapbook Paper

Coloring Supplies

Colored Pencils

Washable Markers

Sharpies

Protective Towel or Mat

Old Towel!

Plastic Tablecloth

Old Sheet (or cheap store bought one)

Storage and Organization Container

Art Cart

Craft Toolbox

Jewelry Organizer

Plastic Storage Drawers

Kids Craft Supplies That Are Nice To Have

These items are what I call the “nice to haves” rather than the “must haves”. Even this list doesn’t have all the bells and whistles on it, but if your looking to really beef up your craft supply Arsenal you can check out our Ultimate Kids Essential Craft Supplies List.